Article by Sebastian Vasile – Published Monday, March 23, 2026, 10:20 / Updated Monday, March 23, 2026 10:20
Eberechi Eze did not play in the final due to a calf injury and will miss England's friendlies against Uruguay (March 27) and Japan (March 31).
Eberechi Eze will miss England's friendlies
The attacking midfielder had been included in the squad by coach Thomas Tuchel, on Friday, for the matches to be played at the “Wembley” stadium, as part of the English preparations for the World Cup.
“No, he is unavailable. We have to do another examination in six or seven days and wait for the results. It's a leg injury. Calf,” Arteta told reporters when asked if Eze would be fit for the national team.
Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze. Photo: Instagram
The British press announced that Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes could replace Eze in the England squad.
William Saliba, OUT of the France squad for the friendlies with Brazil and Colombia
Defender William Saliba has been withdrawn from France's squad for this month's friendlies against Brazil and Colombia due to injury, being replaced by Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix.
Erling Haaland and William Saliba / Photo: Imago Images
The Arsenal international played the full 90 minutes in last night's 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the League Cup final before the French side announced his injury.
Arsenal centre-back William Saliba is complaining of pain in his left ankle, requiring treatment and a minimum rest period of ten days. Coach Didier Deschamps decided to replace him with Maxence Lacroix.
– Communicated by the French Federation
France face Brazil in Boston on March 26 before meeting Colombia in Washington on March 29. The 2022 World Cup runners-up are in Group I of this year's tournament alongside Senegal, Norway and a play-off qualifier.
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